is the primary international standard for electronic equipment used on railway rolling stock. It provides a comprehensive framework for the design, construction, and testing of electronic systems responsible for control, regulation, protection, and power supply on trains. Scope and Application

IEC 60571 is the foundational document for railway electronic reliability. It ensures that a computer controlling a train's brakes works just as well in a freezing winter tunnel as it does in a hot summer desert. For professionals searching for the "PDF," ensuring the acquisition of the official, current (2012) edition from the IEC is the only way to guarantee compliance with international railway law.

The IEC 60571 standard applies to electrical installations in railway vehicles, including: